Assistant Legal Officer - Safeguarding Children and Adults Team

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Organisation

Kirklees

Directorate

Public Health and Corporate Resources

Service Area

Governance & Commissioning

Hours

37

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Huddersfield and surrounding areas

Position type

Permanent

Grade

7-8

Salary

£30,515 - £34,811

Advert Wording

Kirklees Council is looking to recruit 1 full time Assistant Legal Officer.

Kirklees Legal Services is one of the largest legal practices in the area and carries out legal work required by the Council.

The team provides advice and advocacy services in the fields of Children Safeguarding and Specialist Provision, and Vulnerable Adults which includes the fields of Care Act provision, Mental Health, Mental Capacity and Court of Protection work. We are a large and busy team with a number of Solicitors, Assistant Legal Officers and support staff.

You should have relevant experience in a legal office dealing with childcare work or court of protection, or other legal work at a similar level. Knowledge of legal procedures relating to childcare or family proceedings or the Court of Protection is desirable. English to GCSE level (or equivalent competencies) and the ability to communicate professionally and comprehensively is essential in both written and oral tasks.

The job is demanding but highly rewarding.

You will receive comprehensive training and support on our first class case management and court bundling software.

Kirklees Council is committed to developing its staff by developing career pathways for our Assistant Legal Officers to achieve more senior and qualified roles in house. We are currently supporting 3 graduate apprentice solicitor roles who all successfully applied for this opportunity from within the team.

Kirklees Council offers these benefits to all its employees!

• 36.5 days annual leave increasing to 41.5 after 5 years’ service (Including Bank Holidays).
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Travel and parking discounts
• Exceptional Maternity and Paternity leave policies
• Local Government Pension
• Access to Employee Healthcare that offers a whole range of services from counselling, Physiotherapy and Health assessments

Kirklees offers many other benefits that become available to you once appointed, to get more of insight into these please click this link - Staff Benefits (kirklees.gov.uk)

Flexibility and a positive approach are essential, along with a desire to work as part of a supportive and committed team.

Please contact Kirstine Parks (kirstine.parks@kirklees.gov.uk) Tracy Chapman (tracy.chapman@kirklees.gov.uk) or Carly Prendergast (carly.prendergast@kirklees.gov.uk) on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.

Margaret Miller is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information. We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any supportcompleting an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email:jobs@kirklees.gov.ukor phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We encourage you to read our AI Guidance before submitting your application to ensure your supporting statements reflect your own authentic experience.

Closing date

18 October 2026, 11:55 PM

Important Information

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